J. D. Simo

Biography

Simo grew up in Chicago. He began playing guitar at the age of five. By age 15, Simo had already formed a band and released a live EP recorded in Phoenix Arizona, which sold 5,000 copies. He quickly earned a strong local following in the Phoenix area, pleasing crowds of all ages with dynamic stage performances that showcased his guitar skills. He spent most of his teenage years touring, either in his own solo endeavors or in various other bands.

In the winter of 2006 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he established himself as the lead guitarist in the Don Kelley Band. This led to Simo's employment as an in-demand session musician. Simo continued to play in this capacity until 2011.

In the beginning of 2010, he joined bassist Frank Swart and drummer Adam Abrashoff to form the rock band SIMO. They spent much of 2011 on tour and released their debut album in November. They closed out the year with a homecoming show at The Basement in Nashville, the site of their first show. Sundazed Records released a vinyl single of Shake It/AoH off their debut album on January 25, 2013.
SIMO was featured at several festivals including Mountain Jam and Bonnaroo in the summer of 2013.

J. D. Simo

Biography

Simo grew up in Chicago. He began playing guitar at the age of five. By age 15, Simo had already formed a band and released a live EP recorded in Phoenix Arizona, which sold 5,000 copies. He quickly earned a strong local following in the Phoenix area, pleasing crowds of all ages with dynamic stage performances that showcased his guitar skills. He spent most of his teenage years touring, either in his own solo endeavors or in various other bands.

In the winter of 2006 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he established himself as the lead guitarist in the Don Kelley Band. This led to Simo's employment as an in-demand session musician. Simo continued to play in this capacity until 2011.

In the beginning of 2010, he joined bassist Frank Swart and drummer Adam Abrashoff to form the rock band SIMO. They spent much of 2011 on tour and released their debut album in November. They closed out the year with a homecoming show at The Basement in Nashville, the site of their first show. Sundazed Records released a vinyl single of Shake It/AoH off their debut album on January 25, 2013.
SIMO was featured at several festivals including Mountain Jam and Bonnaroo in the summer of 2013.

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Anticipation is difficult – just ask Duane Betts. The guitarist is touring with Devon Allman and their band, The Allman Betts Band. ADVERTISEMENTSkip ................................................................ In June, the band will release its first album, “Down to the River.”. The waiting is just part of the game ... With JDSimo. WHEN ... ....

The Allman Betts BandWhat. MusicWhere. The Blue Note, 17 N. Ninth St.When. 8 p.m.How Much. $20 to $30About. Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Co. team up to share the music of their famous fathers, as well as new cuts resulting from their collaboration. JDSimo shares the bill. www.thebluenote.com. ... ....

The next night I saw him with his band, Simo, playing support to a reinvigorated Walter Trout (post liver transplant) and blowing the crowd away with some electrifying psychedelic Blues ...Adam Abrashoff (drums) and Luke Esterling (bass) back him up brilliantly but there is no question that this is JDSimo’s album....